EP0795421A3 - Laser addressable thermal transfer imaging element and method of forming an image - Google Patents

Laser addressable thermal transfer imaging element and method of forming an image Download PDF

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EP0795421A3
EP0795421A3 EP97103838A EP97103838A EP0795421A3 EP 0795421 A3 EP0795421 A3 EP 0795421A3 EP 97103838 A EP97103838 A EP 97103838A EP 97103838 A EP97103838 A EP 97103838A EP 0795421 A3 EP0795421 A3 EP 0795421A3
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